Tick, tock. It is Friday; the weekend is upon us! And so is Tax Day, April 15th. The deadline is less than 72 hours away, and this Monday may feel like a countdown to doomsday for taxpayers who need an extension and owe taxes. The stroke of midnight on April 15 doesn’t have to spell…
I recently had an eye-opening experience returning from a quick weekend getaway with Tina. The Wi-Fi was not working during our flight back, and I rediscovered an old game I hadn’t played in several decades. (the book I had with me was completed on the previous flight) Solitaire Boredom solved! I struggled to recall the…
In his escapades and adventures, James Bond may have used many tricks to escape death. However, even James Bond would have needed documentation to deduct the cost of his Aston Martin. Court nixes most auto deductions: In the summary judgment issued by a Tax Court Judge, he ruled that the owner of a Long Beach, California-based `…
Lack of Commitment Is the Most Common Reason for Divorce in the USA, according to Forbes.com “Revealing Divorce Statistics In 2024”. Divorce can have a lasting impact on your finances. Don’t let “Lack of Commitment” be your reason for messing up on Valentine’s Day 2024. Super Bowl to Daytona – What a Week We kicked…
As we grow older, the parent/child roles often reverse, and we find ourselves caring for the very parents who once cared for us. That reversal has happened to myself and my parents, specifically my Dad. This past weekend, I experienced the struggle to access and coordinate my Dad’s ongoing care through Medicare. I am sharing…
College campuses will soon fill with students and families making the college trip for the first time, the Freshman arrival of the Class of 2026. This transition from child to adult is exciting, emotional, and dangerous. Do you remember the 18th birthday your child celebrated in the past year? Eighteen changes everything. Along with them…